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Cong you bing ([tsʰʊ́ŋjǒʊpìŋ]; Chinese: 蔥油餅; pinyin: cōngyóubǐng; lit. 'scallion oil pancake'), also known as scallion pancake or green onion pancake, is a Chinese savory bing (flatbread) made with wheat dough and minced scallions (green onions).
 Spring onion pancakes in Taichung | |
| Alternative names | Scallion pancake, green onion pancake, spring onion pancake |
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| Type | Bing |
| Place of origin | China |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, scallions |
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| Traditional Chinese | 蔥 油 餅 | ||||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 葱 油 饼 | ||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | scallion oil pancake | ||||||||||||||||
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The unleavened dough is folded repeatedly into layers, with oil and green onions added between each layer. Then it is pan-fried, which gives it crisp edges and a chewy texture. Many layers make up the interior, contributing to its chewy texture.[1] Variations exist on the basic method of preparation that incorporate other flavors and fillings.
Scallion pancakes are served both as a street food item and as a restaurant dish. They are also sold commercially, either fresh or frozen in plastic packages (often in Asian supermarkets).
Variations and ingredients
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Other ingredients, such as chopped fennel greens and sesame seeds, are sometimes added with the green onions.
When using garlic chives (jiucai), these pancakes are called jiucai bing (韭菜餅) or jiucai you bing (韭菜油餅).
In Cambodia, cong you bing is known as num pang chen (នំប៉័ងចិន lit. 'Chinese bread'), and it is a popular street food that is both baked and fried, rather than simply being fried like its Chinese counterpart.[2]
In Taiwanese cuisine, egg pancakes (蛋餅) are sauteed with egg coated on one side, with thinner, moister dough.[3]
In North America, the pancakes may be served with a dipping sauce including soy sauce and Chinkiang or rice wine vinegar.[4]
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Taiwanese danbing, with eggs and scallion
Similar dishes
editSimilar dishes in Chinese culture, and in other cultures, exist:
- China
- Elsewhere
See also
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- ^ Lee, Kevin (14 May 2020). "Authentic Chinese Scallion Pancake (CongYouBing)". The Mini Chef. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
- ^ Phil, Lees (24 October 2006). "Spring Onion Bread: Khmer focaccia". Phnomenon. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "蛋餅" [Dàn bǐng] (in Chinese). 5 December 2012. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ López-Alt, J. Kenji (8 April 2011). "Extra-Flaky Scallion Pancakes Recipe". Serious Eats. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
